Deontay Wilder

Malik Scott Believes Heavyweight Division Would Be More Exciting WIth Wilder on Top

The heavyweight division is missing something according to Malik Scott. Sure there’s still talent everywhere but something just seems off. Ever since Deontay Wilder lost his WBC title to Tyson Fury, Scott, Wilder’s new head trainer, can notice the di...

Anthony Joshua Keeping Busy, Staying in Shape By Training With Ben Davison

Former unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, is keeping busy whilst he waits to find out if a mega fight with Deontay Wilder will go ahead. Joshua and former WBC champion, Wilder, have been circling each other for close to a decade but just w...

Hearn on Joshua-Wilder Setback: It Was Made By Someone That Couldn’t Deliver the Fight; We’re Talking to Other Sites

It’s apparently back to square one for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. The long-discussed heavyweight bout between hard-punching former titlists is no longer likely to take place in Saudi Arabia, as originally envisioned, but that does not mean th...

Hearn on Joshua: The Fight To Make Is Still Deontay Wilder But I Don't Rule Out Zhang At All

Zhilei Zhang punched his way into contention at the perfect time. The massive Chinese heavyweight is now a potential failsafe option for one-time amateur rival Anthony Joshua, who—for now—remains hopeful of a super fight with Deontay Wilder. The clas...

Shaun George: I Believe Zhilei Zhang Would Win A Deontay Wilder Fight By Knockout, Also

Zhilei Zhang maintained his position as the WBO’s mandatory challenger for one of Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight titles by knocking out Joe Joyce in the fourth round of their immediate rematch Saturday night.

Hearn on Joshua's Options: Zhang is Easier Fight Than Wilder, But Still Dangerous

Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, believes a potential British showdown with Joe Joyce is practically a dead issue for the future.

Andy Ruiz Calls Out Wilder, Joshua: Nobody Wants To Fight; I’m Staying Ready

Andy Ruiz Jr. continues to search for a willing collaborator. The former heavyweight titlist from Imperial, Calif. took to social media recently to comment on his protracted absence from the ring, while calling out the likes of Deontay Wilder, Anthon...

John Fury Could Only See Andy Ruiz Having The Courage To Face Deontay Wilder

John Fury, father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believes there is only one fighter who is man enough to face Deontay Wilder. There have been ongoing talks to finalize a fight between Wilder and fellow former champion Anthony Joshua - but th...

Frank Warren: Joshua-Wilder Will Not Happen, Joshua Should Fight Dubois

Veteran promoter Frank Warren does not expect a potential clash between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to come off. For the last few weeks, the battle of former champions was being negotiated to take place on a January date in Saudi A...

Hearn on Joshua-Wilder: My Instruction is To Explore Alternatives Venues

The prospect of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua meeting before the end of the year seems to be becoming more and more remote. A fight which was apparently set in stone just a few weeks ago looks to be drifting further away by the day.

Charr: Joshua is Not Ready For Wilder, Not Ready For Fury - And Not Ready For Me!

Current WBA "regular" heavyweight champion Mahmoud Charr believes Anthony Joshua is a mentally broken fighter. There are ongoing discussions to make a January 2024 showdown between Joshua and Deontay Wilder - but Charr feels Joshua is not ready for s...

Hearn: Joshua is Going To Knock Out Wilder, Then He's Going To Knock Out Fury

Eddie Hearn, promoter of former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is standing firm that his boxer will score knockout wins over Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

Hearn Cautions That Joshua Will Not Wait Forever For Wilder Fight Contract

Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, has warned that his boxer is not going to wait forever for a contract to be finalized for a sought-after showdown with Deontay Wilder.

Deontay Wilder Trainer Malik Scott on Snags in Joshua Fight Talks: ‘It’s a Real Frustrating Situation’

Trainer Malik Scott isn’t too pleased by the scuttlebutt concerning his top charge, former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder. Earlier this week, promoter Eddie Hearn seemingly pumped the brakes on a potential fight in Saudi Arabia early next year

Hearn on Joshua-Wilder: Terms Agreed, But Until We Receive a Contract The Fight is Not Happening

Eddie Hearn, promoter for heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua, is waiting to receive a contract for a 2024 showdown with Deontay Wilder. The battle of former world champions is targeted to take place on a date in January in Saudi Arabia.